Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#1568 - Shadow Demon: Why do you let me bear all this?

Gu Yang was jolted back to reason by the Shadow Demon's loud cry. Yes, his brother was still suffering under Chu Hao's feet. How could he even think of bargaining with Chu Hao?!

Wasn't this disregarding his brother's life?!

Gu Yang could only curse himself. He blamed himself for not understanding Chu Hao well enough. He should have expected Chu Hao to take the opportunity to drive a hard bargain and extort him.

But now, for the sake of the Shadow Demon's life, Gu Yang could only grit his teeth and say:

"Take it, take it, just release my brother quickly after you take it!"

Gu Yang's heart ached. Ten thousand magical artifacts in exchange for a few pills to cure constipation? He had never seen such a losing deal.

Even Nezha's hand trembled as he took them. And, for some reason, Nezha suddenly felt a faint pain in his left chest.

What was this feeling?

Could it be that his conscience was about to grow?

The entire Law Enforcement Hall was full of villains…

Nezha finally brought everything to Chu Hao.

Chu Hao took the items and nodded. Not a single item was missing. At least this could greatly enhance the strength of his Law Enforcement Hall again.

After all, the battle to attack the Infernal Purgatory had caused the Law Enforcement Hall to lose and sacrifice many people and weapons. The reserves could fill the ranks, but the magical treasures and equipment had to come from Gu Yang.

They were all good brothers, so Chu Hao didn't mind much.

"Alright, Little Nezha, take the men back first," Chu Hao said, afraid that Gu Yang would have any tricks up his sleeve, so he asked Nezha to leave first.

However, Nezha hesitated.

Chu Hao asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Are you worried about me? Don't worry, I'll hold the Shadow Demon hostage and be the last one to leave. And with my strength, they won't be able to stop me."

Nezha shook his head. "I'm not worried about you. I'm worried about Gu Yang. That, uh, boss, Gu Yang and the Shadow Demon are pretty good people. Can we keep our promise not to kill them after extorting them?"

Chu Hao was stunned, his expression freezing.

Kid, I have so many question marks right now!

Why are you worried about them? Shouldn't I, the one being threatened, be worried? I'm the one surrounded!

Besides, why would I kill myself?

Right now, wouldn't it be good for me to threaten Gu Yang with myself so that he would pay money to save me…? It's a bit convoluted, but that's the reality.

Chu Hao said earnestly to Nezha:

"Little Nezha, this Shadow Demon is a figure. To be honest, if you hadn't said anything, I would have already killed him."

"However, since you're pleading for him, okay, I promise you, as long as he doesn't play any tricks, I'll let him go back safely!"

Chu Hao's voice was undisguised, but it reached the ears of all the demons.

Gu Yang's eyes widened when he heard this. Ah? So Chu Hao was planning to tear up the ticket?!

If Nezha hadn't pleaded for the Shadow Demon, wouldn't the Shadow Demon be finished?

Gu Yang looked at Nezha, feeling grateful. He didn't expect that there would be such a hero in the Law Enforcement Hall.

Gu Yang silently vowed that Nezha had indirectly saved the Shadow Demon's life and also saved the future of the demon race.

I, Gu Yang, will remember this favor!

I will repay this kindness in the future!

Therefore, I will use any despicable means. If I don't kill you, the Heavenly Court will punish me, and the Heavenly Dao will also punish me, and my conscience will punish me!"

"However, today, I have also seen the sincerity of your demon race. I respect this Shadow Demon as a hero, and I also see that your demon race is sentimental and righteous, and there is also that silly child's plea…"

"Therefore, even if I, the Prison God Chu Hao, bear the punishment of Heaven, be scolded by the common people, and suffer the condemnation of my conscience, I will release this so-called Shadow Demon!"

Chu Hao's voice was full of firmness and vastness, causing the demons present to hesitate.

They had previously thought that Chu Hao was a bastard who used the lives of demon heroes to extort, swindle, and deceive, but now they realized that they seemed to have overlooked Chu Hao's identity.

Yes, as the Law Enforcement God of the Three Realms, his mission was to fight against evil, and he would use any means necessary, and he was forced to use threatening methods to protect the Law Enforcement Hall.

In fact, it was the demon marshal Gu Yang who first used this method.

But was Gu Yang despicable?

He wasn't despicable. He was seeking revenge and for the future of the demon race!

He had been oppressed by Chu Hao for countless years, and his reward was to extort enough magical artifacts from Chu Hao. Those things were useless to Gu Yang, so he was completely working for the demon race, using private means for public benefit.

It seemed that no one was wrong.

What was wrong was this world.

Why let heroes fight each other? Why leave the living with nowhere to go?

Gu Yang took a deep breath and said coldly:

"Release him, and you can leave. I won't move you."

"Get out before I change my mind."

Chu Hao took a deep look at Gu Yang and said:

"Okay…"

Then, Chu Hao, surrounded by the demons, openly released the Shadow Demon and turned his back to the demons, turning to leave!

At this moment, Chu Hao was so young and so magnanimous!

He turned his back to the demons, exposing his weakness in front of the demons, completely undefended!

A demon powerhouse excitedly stepped forward, thinking this was definitely a good time to attack Chu Hao!

If he could succeed in the sneak attack, the situation in the Three Realms and Six Paths would change from then on!

However, Gu Yang shouted angrily,

"I said, let him go! Who dares to disobey!"

Those demons with ulterior motives looked at Gu Yang with extreme reluctance, but Gu Yang's eyes were sharp as swords, forcing all the demons' eyes back.

Those demons could only lower their heads and bow, retreating. There was no way, Gu Yang was the boss, so they just had to listen obediently.

At this moment, the Shadow Demon, who had been released by Chu Hao, stood up unsteadily.

The Shadow Demon was very dejected, lowering his head and staggering towards the demons.

Gu Yang opened his arms, his face full of emotion,

"Brother, after a long separation, we have finally met again. I will fulfill my promise and make you my right-hand man, the Left General of the demon race!"

"We will work together to make the demon race great again!"

Gu Yang's voice was full of passion and hope for the future.

However, the Shadow Demon walked past Gu Yang dejectedly and wearily, ignoring Gu Yang's embrace, only glancing coldly at Gu Yang from the corner of his eye,

"Why make me bear all this? Why not let me die… Why…"

Gu Yang's heart was like a glass cup falling to the ground, instantly shattering into powder.

I'm sorry, brother, I have failed you again this time…